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FN55 YUJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,037 mi
Last recorded170,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 170,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 151,888 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

service light on dash

surface rust on under side of vehicle

tps light on dash

Fail 4 Sep 2020 151,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

service light on dash

surface rust on under side of vehicle

tps light on dash

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,856 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2018 119,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 119,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 112,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement detected at nearside rear suspension-requires further investigation at service level.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,164 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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FN55 YUJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN55 YUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN55 YUJ registered?

FN55 YUJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FN55 YUJ safe to buy?

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